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GY56 GDE

2006 Kia Sportage

Black Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

151,995 mi
Last recorded151,995 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY56 GDE
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 151,995 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 143,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

centre stop lamp inop

Pass 30 Mar 2017 135,386 miles

Both front lower suspension arms, bushes perishing.

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Slight movement in nearside rear antiroll bar drop link.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 128,978 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Emission test results too low to record on smoke machine.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sun visor won't secure in up position.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 128,947 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate dim (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades split.

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Emission test results too low to record on smoke machine.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside sun visor won't secure in up position.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Inner front bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Drop link. (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs badly corroded on inner braking surfaces.

Fail 9 Feb 2015 122,166 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 122,166 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 115,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2013 108,184 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 4 Feb 2012 102,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wiper just begining to split

Fail 30 Jan 2012 102,199 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f wiper just begining to split

Pass 29 Jan 2011 94,679 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 88,318 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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GY56 GDE is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Black with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY56 GDE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GY56 GDE is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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